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Emergency Response Clinician: Be a Lifeline in Crisis

Direct Hire | Salary: $68,000 - $70,000 annually

Hours: Saturday through Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (flexible based on program needs)

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA) with a passion for making a real difference in your community? We're seeking an **Emergency Response Clinician** to join our team of vital first responders, providing immediate support and critical resources to individuals and families navigating substance use and co-occurring disorder crises.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you'll be on the front lines, working directly with individuals and their support networks during pre-crisis or crisis situations. You'll not only provide immediate, on-scene assistance but also empower individuals and families to understand their options, overcome systemic barriers, and access the comprehensive care they desperately need. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be a lifeline, advocating for those in vulnerable moments and guiding them towards recovery and stability.

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency Response Clinician, you will:

+ **Respond to Emergencies:** Partner with the ILI team to provide **on-scene support** during substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder-related emergency calls.

+ **Provide Immediate Support & Connection:** Remain on scene with a peer team member, offering crucial support and facilitating connections to ongoing resources.

+ **Empower Individuals & Families:** Guide families and individuals through the complexities of addiction, helping them navigate insurance barriers and access appropriate treatment systems.

+ **Facilitate Critical Referrals:** Make direct referrals to the Orange County Crisis Call Center for ongoing resources, services, and peer supports, including the Mobile Response Team when necessary.

+ **Educate & Inform:** Provide essential **harm reduction education and training** to individuals residing with or supporting someone experiencing an emergency.

+ **Connect to Community Resources:** Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of community resources to effectively connect individuals with additional treatment or services.

+ **Advocate for Rights & Access:** Assist individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders in protecting their rights, resolving complaints, accessing services, and navigating community supports of their choice.

+ **Maintain Accurate Records:** Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reporting and record-keeping, including statistical reports.

+ **Actively Participate in Professional Development:** Engage fully in all meetings and training sessions, particularly those relevant to substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, transition, and diversion.

Qualifications

+ **Licensure:** Must be a **Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts (LPHA)** , including:

+ Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

+ Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

+ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

+ Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

+ Licensed Occupational Therapist

+ Registered Nurse

+ **Experience:**

+ **Minimum of one year of management/supervisory experience is required.**

+ **Lived experience** with substance use recovery (personally or through a family member/friend) and comfort with self-disclosure as needed is a significant **plus** .

+ **Knowledge & Skills:**

+ Strong working knowledge of the recovery process and a genuine willingness to promote multi-pathways to recovery.

+ Proficient data entry and computer software skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

+ Exceptional time management skills and the ability to be self-directed and work autonomously.

Why Join Our Team?

When you join us, you'll be part of a **compassionate, dedicated, and impactful team** that's truly making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families in crisis. We offer a **supportive work environment** where your skills will grow, and your contributions will directly serve the community. Beyond the profound personal reward, you'll also receive a comprehensive range of **benefit offerings and retirement options** to support your future.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a skilled and empathetic clinician ready to answer the call, we encourage you to **Apply Today!**

**Pay Details:** $68,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance